Curriculum

institute for interactive technology

The program for the area of study in Interactive Technology is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge, skills, and experiences required to perform in a variety of positions. The degree's emphasis is designed for individuals who seek advanced study in a field that will enhance their skills already acquired in education, training, and other areas in business and industry, as well as non-profit and non-governmental organizations.

The program focuses on methods of designing, selecting, and coordinating electronic messages, products, services, computer systems, digital environments and software for use in organizations. Courses draw upon analytic methods from design organizations and the needs of modern professional organizations. The goals are to understand how people comprehend, develop, and evaluate the digital community. Computer-mediated communications and collaboration are corner stones in the program._

The purpose is to extend the work typically done by knowledge technology consultants and strategic planners. Students learn to evaluate and design scenarios that analyze specific organizational situations, propose alternatives, and recommend the appropriate courses of action and tools.

While many organizations have technical personnel to maintain and manage computer systems, there are not sufficient numbers of qualified personnel who understand both the technology and the applications necessary for a specific community. The focus in this degree is on the selection and implementation of technological strategies to both enhanced the processes and outcomes of the organization.

Students will work independently and in groups, as dictated by the course content and circumstances. In all cases, computer-mediated communication tools will be used, with an emphasis on asynchronous activities. Students are expected to spend sufficient time on the course websites, wikis and resources to develop the skills and expertise associated with the program. Consistent with 21st Century organizations,the program expects learners to assume responsibility for their own learning guided by collaboration with professors and classmates. A great emphasis is placed on the development of a strong learning community, extending beyond the completion of the degree.

The applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution , with a 3.0 cumulative GPA overall on the last 60 hours. An applicant with less than a 3.0 must take the Miller's Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The applicant must own or have full access to a computer with a connection to the internet and appropriate, required software tools. Special software tools may be required for particular courses in appropriate to basic tools. ﻿Recommendations for hardware and software are listed on the Program Requirements page﻿.